20G x 1.88" Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheter - 200/Case (381537)

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BD 20G x 1.88” Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheter (381537)
  •  Its primary functions include the administration of fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a patient's vein

Uses

  • Administration of IV fluids and medications: 
    • Delivering various fluids, electrolytes, and medications directly into the bloodstream
  • Infusion of blood products: 
    • Suitable for the transfusion of blood and related products due to its large 18G bore
  • Obtaining venous blood samples: 
    • Used for drawing blood specimens for laboratory tests

Features

  • Push-Button Needle Shielding: 
    • A patented safety mechanism allows for immediate, one-handed needle retraction into a protective barrel upon insertion, completely encapsulating the sharp
  • BD Vialon Biomaterial: 
    • The catheter is made of a kink-resistant polyurethane material that softens up to 70% inside the vein in response to body temperature
  • BD Instaflash Needle Technology: 
    • The 20G needle incorporates a unique notch designed to improve the visualization of the first blood flashback, confirming vessel entry and promoting first-stick success
  • Winged design: 
    • Features stabilizing wings that offer a large surface area for secure taping and improved catheter stabilization
  • Specifications: 
    • It is a 20-gauge (G) catheter, 1.88 inches in length, with a pink hub color for easy identification
    • It has a gravity flow rate of approximately 55-60 mL/min and is rated for high pressure up to 300 psi
  • Safety Compliance: 
    • The product is sterile, disposable, and not made with natural rubber latex, DEHP, or PVC

Benefits

  • Enhanced Safety for Clinicians: 
    • The blood control and push-button shielding technologies are clinically demonstrated to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries and blood exposure by 95%
  • Improved Patient Comfort and Dwell Time: 
    • The BD Vialon biomaterial reduces the chance of mechanical phlebitis (vein inflammation) by up to 50%, enabling longer, more comfortable dwell times in the vein
  • Higher Insertion Success Rate: 
    • Instaflash technology helps ensure proper placement and greater first-stick success, reducing painful "hit-and-miss" insertions for patients
  • Cost-Effectiveness: 
    • Longer indwelling times due to fewer complications can lead to reduced IV therapy costs

Contents

  • (50) 20G x 1.88" Insyte Autoguard Shielded IV Catheter per box
  • 4 Boxes per case